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Townhome Makeover

Below are details on the makeover of a 3-bedroom Townhome prior to going on market. The results were outstanding. Buyers and agents alike complimented us on a great job and a wonderful townhome. The $50k front-end investment resulted in 50

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Condo Makeover

Below is a 2-bedroom Condo built in 1986 in mostly original condition. Interesting to see the dramatic difference. Can you imagine how much less it would have sold for without the makeover?  Living Room – the first room you see when you

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Mortgage Calculations

How much can I afford? Most buyers set a target price without doing any homework. Since Silicon Valley homes are so expensive, most buyers will not be happy with homes at their initial target price and want to spend more.

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The math behind rent vs. buy

Homeownership is considered to be one of the great wealth creators available, second only to stock options. The math below shows that owning a home can create close to $1M in personal wealth over 10 years! Monthly Cost of Home

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Proposition 19: Property Tax Transfer

Below is an explanation of how Prop 19 changes your ability to transfer your existing property tax base to a new residence, as summarized by the California Association of Realtors. How does Proposition 19 change the rules on tax basis

bsweeley June 18, 2020December 16, 2022 Uncategorized Read more
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